TechTried-and-true tip
Android guest profile for briefly lending the phone
Hand over your Android phone briefly with a guest profile, so others don’t see your apps and chats.
- Time
- ⏱ 3 min
- Difficulty
- ◆ medium
How to do it
- Open Settings > System > Multiple users. The path can differ by device.
- Add a guest.
- Switch back to your main user via the profile icon in the quick settings.
Variations
- Calls are blocked for guests by default; you can allow them via the gear icon next to “Guest”.
Sources
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- netzwelt.de (opens in a new tab)
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